5 on Friday

June 30, 2017

Hello, friends! I hope you’re all enjoying your summer. I’ve been fully immersed in family time for the past couple of weeks, which is why you haven’t “seen” me much here on the blog. I’ve even stepped back from social media a bit, and it’s been a refreshing break.

I couldn’t resist sneaking in a 5 on Friday post this week. Here are some things I’ve been thinking about lately. Please excuse the randomness 🙂

ONE

One of my favorite sales of the year is happening soon–the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you haven’t shopped this sale before, I would highly encourage you to do so.What makes the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale so special? It’s your chance to save BIG on new fall/winter styles for the whole family. I know, I know. It’s summertime, and it’s 90+ degrees outside, and it might be hard to wrap your mind around winter coats and boots. But, I’m telling you–it’s the very best time to shop for the styles you’ll want/need in a few short months.

Think $269 over-the-knee suede boots (gorgeous!) for only $160 and $500 Tory Burch riding boots for under $300. These are just a couple of last year’s deals. Crazy, right?

FOUR

What’s the 4th of July without yummy food? We always spend the holiday weekend at our lakehouse with both of our families. We usually make time for a trip to the nearby blueberry farm, which means I’ll be whipping up at least one huge batch of this crazy good Blueberry Crumble. It also works really well with fresh blackberries and/or raspberries. If you’ll let it rest for a while before serving, it won’t be quite as runny as you see in the first picture. I got a little impatient and camera happy there. Oh, and it tastes even better with a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

FIVE

Our family vacation to Maui is just 6 weeks away! One thing I love about the blogging world is being able to connect with so many people, and being able to ask for help when needed. So, here’s my plea: I need your Maui recommendations. Restaurants, activities, best luau, must-see attractions/beaches/places. You can either comment on this post, or send me an email: thejoyfulhomeblog@gmail.com.

I’m a bit nervous about the 8-hour flight. We’re a road trip family, and our kids haven’t been on a plane since 2011. Obviously, they’re much older now, so maybe I really shouldn’t be worried. But, if you have airport/plane tips, please pass those along, as well.

I can’t wait to have coffee on this beach every morning. With three kids in tow, it won’t be as peaceful as it was three years ago on our 10th anniversary trip, but still…

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